112 MADGE’S MISTAKE,

It ig evident that Fathor’s business, what-
ever it was, has gone well, for he appears to
be in a most happy frame of mind, and look-
ing round at us, says, “So you are all ready
like good girls. It’s very hot, Joan—I should
like a sherry and soda before we go. I hope
the drive in the sun will not be too much
for you, Miss Montgomery.” In the midst
of these remarks Freda enters.